Historic Odessa Facts
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1774 Colonial FireplaceA colonial fireplace located in the housekeepers room in Corbit-Sharp House (c. 1774) features Delft tiles. The purple color is a bit more unusual in Delft tiles which are more commonly seen in blue. Read More » |
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Sanctuary for SamIn 1845, a fugitive slave from Maryland named Sam approached the Corbit home begging for refuge. Sam was hidden by Mary Corbit behind this tiny door in the attic of the Corbit-Sharp house. Read More » |
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Pineapple Gate Post CapsColonial Revival style garden pineapple gate ornament at the entry of the Corbit-Sharp House. Read More » |
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Original FurnishingsBecause the Corbit-Sharp house remained in the Corbit family until the mid-20th century, we know an exceptional amount about the home's history and furnishings. Read More » |
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Cornice with Mutule BlocksThe interior cornice in the Corbit-Sharp House with mutule blocks is a Georgian feature borrowed from Greek Doric architecture. Read More » |
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Entrance Door Corbit-Sharp HouseGeorgian houses displayed a strict symmetry with a paneled door as a centerpiece capped by an elaborate crown or pediment. Read More » |
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Hand Painted WallpaperThe wallpaper in the Corbit-Sharp House (c. 1774) is a rare example of hand-painted Chinese wallpaper. Read More » |
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Pomeroy and Beers atlas c.1868The firm of Pomeroy and Beers produced an atlas in 1868 called the Atlas of the State of Delaware. Read More » |
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Wood Pump c.1780The wood water pump in front of the Historic Pump House c.1780 is indicative of the public nature of the center of town. Read More » |